Mayor Mike Signer to declare Charlottesville “Capital of the Resistance”

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (NEWSPLEX) — Charlottesville Mayor Mike Signer intends to declare Charlottesville a “Capital of the Resistance” in the wake of President Donald Trump’s first week in office.

The formal announcement will be made Tuesday during a press conference at City Hall.

Signer confirmed in a Facebook event that he will be joined by Khizr Khan, Faith, Business, and Community Leaders.

According to the event, “Signer and the other speakers will issue a call to action for anyone concerned about the fear, division, and uncertainty that have resulted from President Trump’s draconian executive orders.”